Senior Analyst, Structured Finance – Covered Bonds
Fitch Group, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Paris • France
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About the role
- Apply credit risk analysing to new transactions by modelling of asset and liability cash-flows in rating scenarios within the scope of Fitch’s rating criteria, ensuring consistency while treating cases on their merits
- Produce fluent, concise commentaries and reports publishing our rating actions and credit rationale
- Review of relevant transaction documents and accompanying legal opinions
- Conduct a qualitative assessment of the operational risks based on calls or on-site reviews at the issuing financial institutions
- Monitor a portfolio of structured finance transactions and covered bonds programmes, including the preparation and presentation of rating committee documentation
- Write and publish comprehensive rating reports and research reports on your sector of expertise
- Participate in committees on covered bonds and structured finance in other jurisdictions
- Maintain effective channels of communication with debt arrangers to handle inbound enquiries, clarify project status and discuss analytical questions/feedback on a timely basis, always striving to be clear and professional
Requirements
- 1-4 years of prior experience in credit risk analysis within the banking industry, ideally in the securitisation and/or covered bond market
- Numeracy and computer proficiency is a pre-requisite, including use of Excel and application of modelling skills
- Native or fluent French, with the capacity to present analysis and complex ideas to internal and external audiences—verbally and in clear, concise business English.
- Excellent written and oral English skills are required. Other European languages are desirable
- Master degree or equivalent with a specialty in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Maths or Statistical Sciences
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required
- A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
- Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
- Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
- Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
- Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
- Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community
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Hard skills
credit risk analysisasset and liability cash-flow modellingnumeracyExcelmodelling skillsqualitative assessmentrating reportsresearch reportsstructured financecovered bonds
Soft skills
communicationpresentation skillsanalytical skillswriting skillsprofessionalismclarityteam collaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailinterpersonal skills
Certifications
Master degree in FinanceMaster degree in EconomicsMaster degree in AccountingMaster degree in MathsMaster degree in Statistical Sciences